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Live Review: The Fontaines at Harvard & Stone
Material: The self-described “new-wop” group—imagine vintage doo-wop crossed with alternative pop—writes catchy songs that showcase powerful dynamics. Verses transition seamlessly to poppy choruses or staccato ... -
New Gear Review: Softube Console 1 XL9000 Update
Softube updates their Console 1 hardware controller/software plug-in system with the availability of the Solid State Logic XL 9000 K channel strip. Console 1’s SSL ... -
Album Review: We Came As Romans - We Came As Romans (7/10)
This isn’t the WCAR You Used To Know. For their fourth studio album, the melodic metalcore sextet partner up with Of Mice & Men producer David ... -
New Gear Review: Shure PG Alta Studio Starter Kit
The entry-level PG ALTATM line has 14 new products ideal for small venue performances, aspiring musicians and home recording sessions. The Shure PGASTUDIOKIT4 microphone kit ... -
Van Halen Light Up the Sky
On Memorial Day Weekend 1983, Van Halen performed their largest and most legendary concert of their career—the 1983 U.S. Festival. On Saturday, July 11, 2015, ... -
Live Review: r.e.l. at The Dirty Laundry
Material: r.e.l. is a 19-year-old indie-pop artist who creates layered songs with an upbeat pop sound inspired by passion and a sunny disposition. Her songs ... -
Album Review: Dawes - All Your Favorite Bands (9/10)
Lead vocalist Taylor Goldsmith has a ro bust, yet whispery tenor that can grab one’s ear with the utterance of one line or phrase. There is ... -
Live Review: Jaway at Viva Cantina
Material: Jaway is self-described as a combination of R&B, soul and Afro pop. The band shows a lot of flexibility within those styles, putting up-tempo, ... -
New Gear Review: Royer Labs R-122 MKII
The Royer R-122 MKII ribbon microphone is phantom-powered and has a higher output level, making it more useful when coupled with any microphone pre-amp for ... -
New Gear Review: MOD Kits DIY MOD 102+ Guitar Amp Kit
The MOD 102+ amp kit’s design starts with a version of the American circuit used in the Gibson GA-5 amp from the ‘50s combined with ...
